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Crochet Ideas for Valentine’s Day: Your Ultimate Guide!

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Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to share a little handmade love. Whether you’re making a quick gift, a cosy accessory, or cute decorations, crochet is such a lovely way to show someone you care. This round-up includes a mix of projects—from little hearts, granny squares and motifs , accessories that work up quickly to home décor pieces like blankets and placemats. This post contains affiliate links.  If you make a purchase through these links I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Crochet for Valentine’s Day is all about colour, warmth, and thoughtful details. Many of these projects use small amounts of yarn, making them perfect for stash-busting, while home décor items let you create something more substantial. Handmade Valentine’s gifts are the perfect way to show all the special someone's in your life, that you care. Materials You’ll Need for Valentine’s Crochet Choosing the right yarn makes a big difference. For Valentine’s crochet projects , shades of re...

Side Saddle Stitch Crochet Tutorial (Easy One Row Repeat)

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The Side Saddle Stitch is a beautiful textured crochet stitch that’s easy to learn and simple to memorise. It uses a one row repeat, looks the same on both sides, and creates a soft, eye-catching fabric without being overly complicated. If you enjoy crochet stitches that look really pretty but are super easy to work up, this one is a great addition to your stitch library. Why You’ll Love the Side Saddle Stitch One row repeat Easy to memorise Looks the same on the front and back Creates lovely texture without complicated counting Works well with many yarn weights This stitch is perfect when you want easy mindless crochet. What to Make With the Side Saddle Stitch Because this stitch is reversible and flexible, it works well for lots of different crochet projects, including: Crochet blankets and baby blankets Crochet scarves Cowls and wraps Shawls Cushion covers It’s especially good for projects where both sides of the fabric will be visible. Materials & Yarn Information To crochet t...

Christmas Tree Granny Square Coasters & Bunting Free Crochet Pattern

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    Granny Tree Coasters & Bunting Crochet Pattern If you’re looking for a quick and easy Christmas crochet project , these Christmas Tree Granny Square Coasters and Bunting are a perfect festive make. This free crochet pattern uses the same festive granny square design for both projects, featuring a simple Christmas tree motif that’s ideal for seasonal décor or handmade gifts . The pattern is beginner friendly and suitable if you’re comfortable with basic granny squares and simple colour changes. You can use the squares to create practical Christmas coasters or string them together as festive bunting to decorate your home.  This post may contain affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Get the PDF! The ad free beautifully designed pdf pattern featuring all 3 granny tree projects is available in my online stores. Yarn Choice For the Granny Tree Coasters & Bunting, I used  Yarnsmiths ...